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Physical Activity

Exercise is important. Regular exercise provides:

More energy
A healthier body composition
Better balance and coordination
Improved sleep
Longer life expectancy
A better quality of life

Exercising regularly and staying physically active can prevent or delay serious problems such as:

Coronary artery disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes)
Certain types of cancer
Bone loss and osteoporosis

Resource Websites to Help You Get Started!

Mayo Clinic Fitness and Sports Medicine Center
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Physical Activity For Everyone
National Institutes of Health - Exercise & Physical Fitness
American Heart Association - Physical Activity In Your Daily Life
Get up and Do Something! (Delaware)
Running Website (Delaware)
Lt. Governor's Challenge

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